I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall
Merle Haggard
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Most of my life I've almost been a winner I've come so close but never really won Just when I thought I finally made it I found myself back where I started from I hate to say I'm giving up but I believe Losin's just become a way of life for me Losin' wouldn't be so bad at all But I'm always on a mountain when I fall Then you came along and had me had me believing For once in my life my luck had finally changed And now you say you're gonna leave me Seems everything I do winds up the same I hate to say I'm giving up... Losin' wouldn't be so bad at all But I'm always on a mountain when I fall
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Written by: Chuck Howard
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12 facts about this song
Creation"I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall" is a song written by Chuck Howard and recorded by American country artist Merle Haggard.
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Release dateThe track was released in June 1978 as the first single and title track from his album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the production label MCA Records, which was one of the top country music labels of the era.
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Song ThemeThe song describes the feeling of constantly battling uphill and the struggle to overcome a series of challenges, a common theme in country music.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including Hank Thompson and Stonewall Jackson, showcasing the song's enduring popularity in the country music genre.
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Album PerformanceThe "I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall" album was Haggard's fourth on the MCA label, reaching number 17 on the Billboard country albums chart.
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Successful PeriodThe song was released during a highly successful period in Haggard's career, where numerous of his singles regularly topped the American Country music charts.
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InfluenceDespite its somber theme, "I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall" is regarded as a classic among Merle Haggard's vast discography, which spans over five decades, influencing numerous country musicians who came after him.
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RecognitionThe song reinforces Haggard's reputation as a 'poet of the common man' due to its deeply emotional and relatable lyrics.
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Hidden MeaningThe song, in a more in-depth interpretation, is thought by some to be a metaphor for life's struggles, always trying to make it but feeling like failure is imminent.
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Noteworthy contributionDespite its moderate success in comparison to some other Haggard hits, "I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall" helps further Haggard's legacy as a prolific and influential figure in the world of country music.
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